SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs SC

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs SC 6 Summer Meeting June 27, 2013 Bob Barnett / Jean Brunjes

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs June 2013 Update 4” HPVR plug and prep analyzed Prototype manufactured and undergoing PR 2 test After successful test, a modified Annex L will be submitted to TG 2 (21 st edition TG) 2 6/27/2013

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs Back-up slides 4 6/27/2013

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs Item 1: API 6 A Annex L precludes the use of 15 M-20 M preps in 2 M-10 M outlets. Item 2: There is no 15 M-20 M prep for the 4 -1/16” outlet. Item 3: Existing service tools may not be able to make up or break out the 4 -1/16” 10 M VR plug. 5 6/27/2013

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs Summary of WG Activities Allow the use of the HPVR preps in 2 M-10 M outlets. Develop a plug and prep for the 4 -1/16” HPVR. Remove 4” VR preparation and plug dimensions from 2 M-10 M tables. 6 6/27/2013

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs Summary of WG Activities Refer to the preps and plugs as “VR” for 2 M-10 M. Refer to the preps and plugs as “HPVR” for 15 M-20 M. Add “ASME B 1. 8 Stub Acme Threads to Section 2 (Reference Standards). Remove 2 nd sentence of 1 st paragraph of 10. 22. 1 – ‘four sizes and 2 pressure ratings’. 7 6/27/2013

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs Summary of WG Activities Remove Section L. 4 (duplicate of 10. 22. 4 Materials). Remove Section L. 5 ( duplicate of 10. 22. 6 – QC). Remove L. 7 (duplicate of 10. 22. 7 – Marking). Remove L. 8 (duplicate of 10. 22. 8 – Storing and Shipping). 8 6/27/2013

SC 6 Work Group on VR Plugs Plan Forward Confirm dimensions for 4 -1/16” HPVR plug and prep. Complete the analysis of the 4 -1/16” HPVR plug and prep. Prepare annex for ballot. Send annex and analysis (as supporting documentation) to API for ballot distribution. 9 6/27/2013